English · Word Candidate

residue

/ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: residues

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Meaning · English

That which persists or remains following the removal or elimination of other elements.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The substance that remains after evaporation, distillation, filtration or any similar process.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “residue” mean?

That which persists or remains following the removal or elimination of other elements.

Is “residue” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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